Looking for an earth science job?

[Updated: 18/11/2011, see bottom]

This resource popped up on my twitter feed thanks to @tracey_holloway via @HighlyAnne. It's an email list that allows employers to post earth sci job openings.

This could be a very useful resource for those about to graduate (with BS, MSc, probably even PhD), or those who've been out on the job market for a while. I just joined, so I have yet to evaluate the service.

Link: http://mailman.acd.ucar.edu/mailman/listinfo/es_jobs_net

[Update]
So after a week or so of subscribing to this list, I've noticed that the jobs being posted tend to be upper level, typically looking for lecturers and tenure track positions. There are however, some calls for PhD and MSc students here and there. I still think it is worth subscribing to. If anything, let's you keep a pulse on the EarthSci job market.

This other job site has many postings of all levels. They are typically environmental jobs.

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